Cost of living
Gauteng compared to Limpopo (South Africa)
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Overview comparison
GautengLimpopo (South Africa)
Consumer prices in Gauteng are roughly 40% higher than in Limpopo (South Africa).
Cost of living
| Item | Gauteng | Limpopo (South Africa) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,312 | 769 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,710 | 1,519 |
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| Without rent one person | 639 | 405 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,501 | 1,421 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 618.24 | 344.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,518.99 | 580.11 |
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| Food person | 349 | 318 |
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| Food family | 878 | 780 |
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| Transport person | 159.98 | 25.59 |
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| Transport family | 552.36 | 79.94 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.44 years | 70.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gauteng | Limpopo (South Africa) |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.39 | 3.7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 74.6 | 23.29 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.37 | 6.12 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.15 | 0.95 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.64 | 2.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.02 | 0.91 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gauteng | Limpopo (South Africa) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 641.29 | 400.86 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 264.32 | 286.51 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,641.44 | 690.04 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 707.93 | 380.39 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.19 | 59.64 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.03 | 69.81 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 132.39 | 17.4 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gauteng | Limpopo (South Africa) |
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| Local transport ticket | 21.7 | 8.38 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,780 | 1,138 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,197 | 639 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.29 | 2.31 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.61% | 15.06% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 34.85 | 8.17 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.28 | 0.96 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gauteng | Limpopo (South Africa) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 | 2.16 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.12 | 2.25 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.9 | 1.57 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.51 | 10.54 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.34 | 3.49 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.79 | 7.64 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.74 | 1.3 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 | 0.55 |
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Other
| Item | Gauteng | Limpopo (South Africa) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 55.2 | 74.61 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.88 | 6.05 |
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| Doctors visit | 35.86 | 32.65 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.39 | 3.65 |
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| Brand Jeans | 33.23 | 20.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 79.21 | 89.26 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 312.88 | 391.92 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,400 | 5,247 |
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